EP1575828A1 - Aircraft - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an aircraft with a fuselage and at least two buoyant bodies attached to the fuselage, which are essentially hollow-cylindrical and which have a plurality of rotor blades which extend over the circumference of the buoyant body, the circumference of the buoyant body being partially covered by at least one guide surface is.
- such an aircraft is provided with a system of special buoyancy bodies which are designed as rotors, with an axis of rotation which is arranged essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft.
- Each rotor is provided with a certain number of airfoil-like rotor blades, which are essentially arranged on two disc-like end bodies in such a way that the central axis of the rotor blade executes a circular movement with the distance from the axis of rotation as a radius during a full revolution of the buoyant body (rotor), and the position of the rotor blade can preferably be changed individually during a full revolution.
- a defined force effect e.g. buoyancy force, lateral force
- VTOL or STOL aircraft which are basically similar in construction to aircraft, but are equipped with various technical measures with the ability to be able to take off and land vertically, or at least with an extremely short take-off - and runways get along.
- VTOL or STOL aircraft have been developed, which are basically similar in construction to aircraft, but are equipped with various technical measures with the ability to be able to take off and land vertically, or at least with an extremely short take-off - and runways get along.
- EP 0 918 686 A for example.
- This document describes an aircraft which has wings which are essentially formed by cross-flow rotors. In this way, it is possible to generate an air jet directed vertically downwards by appropriate jet deflection in order to enable the aircraft to take off vertically. The thrust can be redirected accordingly for the cruise.
- a disadvantage of this known solution is, on the one hand, that the wings optimized for generating lift have a high air resistance, so that the fuel consumption is excessively large, in particular at higher flight speeds, and that the aircraft overall has a relatively large wingspan. It therefore takes up a lot of space and is difficult or impossible to use even in confined spaces.
- the present invention relates to further variants of VTOL aircraft which are equipped with rotating buoyancy bodies, the axis of rotation of which is arranged essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft.
- the object of the present invention is to provide an aircraft which enables a vertical take-off and a vertical landing, which can be levitated in the air, with an agility which is a slow forward, backward, parallel sideways movement to port or starboard and can perform a rotary movement about the vertical axis clockwise or counterclockwise, and which is also suitable for a high cruise speed.
- the selected design of the outer geometric shape of the aircraft ensures the transition from a state of suspension to a forward movement at a high cruising speed. In particular, high fuel economy is to be achieved with comparatively little technical effort. Another requirement relates to the fulfillment of the highest safety standards, which enable the aircraft to land safely even in the event of a total failure of the drive motors.
- the rotating buoyancy bodies should be protected with a cladding in such a way that the aircraft can also be maneuvered very close to obstacles (e.g. rock wall, high-rise wall) and that even if the aircraft is touched by an obstacle, due to the ones protected against collision rotating elements of the buoyancy body, a fall can be safely prevented.
- obstacles e.g. rock wall, high-rise wall
- a safe and collision-free exit of the aircraft by means of an ejection seat is also possible and represents a further claim.
- the buoyancy bodies are driven by at least one drive unit and each have a cylinder axis which is essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the aircraft.
- Each rotor is provided with a certain number of wing-like rotor blades, which are essentially arranged on two disc-like end bodies in such a way that the center axis of the rotor blade executes a circular movement with the distance from the axis of rotation as a radius during a full revolution of the buoyant body (rotor), and the position of the rotor blade can preferably be changed individually during a full revolution.
- a defined force effect e.g.
- buoyancy force, lateral force) on the aircraft can be generated in any instantaneous position of the rotor blade. This change in position can take place as a whole, but it is also possible that the rear section of the rotor blade is independent of the the section of which can be pivoted in order to achieve an optimal wing shape.
- the space above the pilot's cockpit is also kept free, so that the pilot can safely and collision-free leave the aircraft by means of an ejection seat (this is not possible, for example, with a helicopter).
- this arrangement of the buoyancy bodies offers a further possibility, and indeed radar or other optical devices can also be arranged above the aircraft for reconnaissance purposes.
- radar or other optical devices can also be arranged above the aircraft for reconnaissance purposes.
- this aircraft it is not necessary to leave a protective terrain formation without first having a reconnaissance device flexibly connected to the aircraft, which, for. B. vertically above the aircraft that is still in suspension and can then be caught up again to have recorded and assessed the events behind the terrain formation.
- the solution according to the invention allows the aircraft to be maneuvered even at low speeds or in hover, without having to change the speed of the drive unit, since the direction and strength of the buoyancy forces can be varied within wide limits by controlling the rotor blades. This ensures extremely high maneuverability.
- the buoyancy bodies By arranging the buoyancy bodies parallel to the fuselage, several advantages can be achieved simultaneously.
- the buoyancy bodies can have a relatively large diameter without increasing the cross-sectional area too much in the direction of travel, which means that even in fast cruising there is a low fuel requirement.
- the aircraft according to the invention is extremely compact and therefore not only requires little space in a hangar or the like, but is also extremely agile. This makes it possible, for example, to land in forest clearings or in inner-city areas between buildings, where the landing of a helicopter would no longer be possible due to the specified rotor diameter.
- the buoyancy bodies designed as a rotor are particularly robust in construction and generally do not comprise any other moving parts apart from the rotor blades themselves, so that the technical outlay is justifiable. Due to the attachment of the buoyancy bodies in the immediate vicinity of the fuselage, the mechanical stress on the rotor suspensions is very low, so that an appropriate lightweight construction is possible, which in turn contributes to fuel savings.
- buoyancy bodies are arranged in the upper area of the fuselage.
- this results in a particularly aerodynamically favorable design. is sufficient because the suction area can be flowed freely and unhindered by other components of the aircraft.
- buoyancy bodies are driven in opposite directions by gas turbines. Similar to helicopters, there is a particularly favorable ratio of power to dead weight when using gas turbines.
- An additional advantage compared to helicopters in the present invention is that the rotational speeds of the rotating buoyancy bodies are significantly higher than those of conventional helicopter rotors, so that the structural outlay for gears is significantly reduced.
- the two rotors can be driven by a common gas turbine, or a separate gas turbine can be assigned to each buoyancy body.
- the efficiency of the buoyancy bodies can in particular be further improved in that the rotor blades movably arranged in the rotor consist of at least one fixed axis and two rotor blade segments which can be moved independently of one another, so that the rotor blade geometry can be optimally adapted to the respective situation at any moment in any current position can; this allows both buoyancy and lateral forces to be optimized and drag forces to be minimized.
- Particularly high cruising speeds can be achieved in that additional engines are provided to generate a thrust for propelling the aircraft.
- the propulsion is generated by the adjustable rotor blades of the buoyancy bodies, in that the aircraft is brought into a forwardly lowered position and a thrust force is derived from the resulting buoyancy force.
- the cruising speed is limited, so that additional engines are advantageously used for higher cruising speeds.
- These can be designed, for example, as turbofan engines.
- the take-off and landing process can be supported by the fact that the additional engines are arranged pivotably.
- the lift force can be increased when the engine jet is directed vertically downwards, and on the other hand the maneuverability can be additionally increased by appropriately controlling the swivel angle.
- the fuel consumption during a vertical take-off or during landing and hovering is significantly influenced by the amount of air converted. It is therefore particularly advantageous if the buoyancy bodies extend over at least 40%, preferably over at least 70%, of the length of the fuselage. In this way, it is possible to achieve the greatest possible buoyancy of the buoyancy bodies with a given cross-sectional area.
- adjustable guide vanes in the area of the air outlet openings.
- the ability to be controlled by the tail unit is severely restricted, so that the individual adjustment of the rotor blades results in sufficient maneuverability.
- the adjustable rotor blades are arranged in two mutually opposed buoyancy bodies and each consist of two segments which can be actuated independently of one another.
- Further adjustable guide vanes which can be pivoted about a transverse axis of the aircraft, enable a forward and backward movement in the floating state, which can be controlled particularly finely.
- the buoyancy bodies are designed with an outer covering as mechanical protection of the rotor blades against a collision with a fixed obstacle.
- the fairing is not only designed to accommodate the bearing of the rotor shaft, but also in a mechanically correspondingly robust manner in order to protect the buoyancy bodies against damage if the aircraft experiences a collision with an obstacle at a low relative speed.
- Figure 1 is a schematic view of a first embodiment of an aircraft according to the invention in an axonometric representation.
- Fig. 2 is a side view of the aircraft of Fig. 1;
- FIG. 3 shows a section of the aircraft of FIG. 1 along the line AA in FIG. 2;
- FIG. 4 shows a section of the aircraft of FIG. 1 along the line A - A in FIG. 2 with the representation of an open or closed cladding of the buoyancy bodies, as are provided for a high cruising speed;
- FIG. 5 is a front view of the aircraft of FIG. 1;
- Fig. 6 is a top view of the aircraft of Fig. 1; 7 and 7b schematically show a buoyancy body of the aircraft of FIG. 1;
- 9a and 9b show a rotor blade with two movable segments in cross section in the neutral buoyancy forces position, maximum buoyancy and negative buoyancy of the aircraft of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 11 shows a variant of a buoyancy body with one-piece rotor blades and mechanical adjustment of the rotor blades of a buoyancy body of the aircraft of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 12 shows the individual buoyancy forces of the buoyancy bodies in order to achieve a stable balance in the air of the aircraft of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 13 shows the forward inclined position of the aircraft of FIG. 1 to achieve a forward drive component for a slow forward movement
- 14, 14a, 14b, 14c and 14d show the lift body arrangement and the adjustment of the rotor blades to generate lateral forces for the transverse movement of the aircraft of FIG. 1;
- Fig. 16, Fig. 16a, Fig. 16b and Fig. 16c a special variant of a buoyancy body with "double" length and lockable rotor blades for generating different buoyancy or lateral forces of the aircraft of Fig. 1;
- Fig. 17 the employment of the rotor blades during a descent in free fall for the purpose of autorotation of the buoyancy body z. B. after an engine failure of the aircraft of Fig. 1;
- 18 and 18a to 18g an embodiment variant of an aircraft with only two buoyancy bodies which are driven in opposite directions, are arranged one behind the other in a central axis of the aircraft;
- 19a and 19b show an embodiment variant of an aircraft with a system of opposed cross-flow rotors with a common axis of rotation;
- FIG. 20 shows a schematic view of an aircraft according to the invention with the arrangement of a reconnaissance device flexibly connected to the aircraft;
- FIG. 21 shows a further embodiment variant of the invention in a representation from the front
- FIG. 23 shows the variant of FIG. 21 in an axonometric representation
- FIG. 25 shows the embodiment variant from FIG. 24 from the front
- 26 is a schematic illustration for explaining the control of the rotor blades.
- FIG. 27 shows a detail from FIG. 26.
- a horizontal stabilizer 11 and a vertical stabilizer 10 preferably also the drive unit z.
- B. turbofan engines that give the aircraft a high cruise speed or can support the take-off and landing process with a suitable pivoting design. Skids or similar pillars 12 support the aircraft on the ground.
- the rear area of the aircraft is connected to the front area by means of longitudinal struts 13, 14, which can have a streamlined cross-sectional shape or a weight-optimized truss construction. Furthermore, the longitudinal struts and the side protection provide a stable construction for storage (not shown here)
- Buoyancy bodies 2, 3, 4, 5 are provided in the middle area. 2 shows the length ratios, according to which the length of the rotating buoyancy bodies 2, 3, 4, 5 corresponds to approximately 50% of the total length, preferably 30 to 70%, of the aircraft. 3 shows the buoyancy bodies 2, 3, 4, 5 rotating in opposite directions about the axes of rotation 7a, 7b with the directions of rotation 20a, 20b and the rotor blades 8 required to generate the buoyancy force.
- the additional drive units are provided and to reduce the air resistance, the buoyancy bodies 2, 3, 4, 5, which cannot generate the required buoyancy at a high cruising speed, are suitable Covering aprons aerodynamically covered in the aircraft.
- these covering aprons can be designed as compact surfaces 40a, 40b (as shown, for example, in FIG. 4 in the open state, for an optimal effect of the buoyancy bodies, as shown), or as a system of slats 40a ', 40b ', 41a', 41b ', which can be used either for a closed covering or for an unhindered air passage.
- a buoyancy body 2, 3, 4, 5 essentially consists of an axis of rotation 7, of two end disks 2a - 2b, 3a - 3b, 4a - 4b, 5a - 5b with the diameter D 23b and a specific one Number (preferably 4 to 10) of rotor blades 8 which are arranged movably about a pivot axis 8a in the two end disks (for example 2a-2b) and which describe a circular path 23a with the radius R 23 at a full revolution.
- the depth of the rotor blade t 8e is dependent on the order of magnitude of the overall construction and is approximately 30 to 50% of the circular path radius R 23, the length L 8d of the rotor blade 8 is preferably approximately 25 to 35% of the total length of the aircraft.
- the buoyancy body rotates at the rated speed (preferably approximately 750 to 3000 1 / min) about the axis of rotation 7, and during a full revolution, the rotor blades 8 are individually in each instantaneous position with respect to the tangent 23b of the circular path 23a with the radius R. 23 adjusted so that maximum lift forces can be generated in the area of the upper and lower extreme position and only flow resistance forces act on the rotor blade in the two vertical extreme positions.
- the preferred arrangement of the direction of rotation 20 of the buoyancy bodies in the aircraft is in opposite directions.
- FIGS. 9, 9a and 9b show the flow conditions in more detail, the aerofoil theory being decisive on the basis of the rotor blade geometry, according to which a pressure increase is generated below the employed rotor blade at a defined relative speed and a negative pressure is generated above.
- the corresponding force components that act on a rotor blade result from these two pressure components.
- the rotor blade 8 consists of at least three elements, namely a stable pivot axis 8a, a movable rotor blade nose 8b and a movable rotor blade tip 8c.
- the rotor blade nose 8b can be pivoted by the angle ⁇ 21a, preferably by +/- 3 ° to 10 ° relative to the tangent of the circular path 23a, and the rotor blade tip 8c by the angle ⁇ 21b, preferably by +/- 3 ° to 10 ° pivotable relative to the tangent of the circular path 23a.
- the rotor blade tip and rotor blade nose can be pivoted by> 90 °, preferably approximately 105 °.
- a vertical force component Fa 22 can be generated in the direction of the axis of rotation 7 of the buoyancy body if, at the nominal speed in the upper extreme position, the rotor blade nose 8b with the angle ⁇ ⁇ 0 ° and the rotor blade tip with the angle ⁇ > 0 °, in each case based on the Tangential direction 23b of the orbit 23a, and vice versa according to FIG.
- a vertical force component Fa 22 can be generated counter to the axis of rotation 7 of the buoyancy body if, at the nominal speed in the upper extreme position, the rotor blade nose 8b with the angle ⁇ > 0 ° and the rotor blade tip with the angle ⁇ ⁇ 0 °, in each case based on the tangent direction 23b of the circular orbit 23a.
- the two counter-rotating buoyancy bodies with the optimal positions for generating a maximum buoyancy force at nominal speed of the rotor blades in the different positions are shown in detail.
- 10a shows the angular relationships of the rotor blade nose and rotor blade tip when entering the upper orbit after leaving the neutral vertical position
- FIG. 10b shows the angular relationships of the rotor blade nose and rotor blade tip in the upper extreme position of the orbit
- Fig. 10c shows the angular relationships of the rotor blade nose and rotor blade tip in the upper orbit before entering the neutral vertical position
- Fig. 10D shows the angular relationships the rotor blade nose and rotor blade tip in the lower extreme position of the orbit.
- FIG. 11 A simplified variant of a buoyancy body is shown in FIG. 11.
- This variant differs from the one described above in that the rotor blades 8 are designed in one piece to be pivotable about a pivot axis and are controlled mechanically with the aid of a coupling member 28, which can be designed as a linkage or other construction for transmitting tensile and compressive forces can be.
- the coupling member is in a special setting 29, 30, which in the two End plates 2a-2b, ...
- a stable equilibrium position in FIGS. 12 to 12b in the air is given by the fact that each individual buoyancy body 2, 3, 4, 5 can generate individual buoyancy forces Ai to A 4 35a, 35b, 35c and 35d and thus a state of equilibrium to the center of mass S 32 of the total mass m 33 or to the main partial mass centers of gravity 32a of the partial mass from pilot cockpit m ⁇ 33a, with the partial center of gravity distance s * 34a, and 32b of the partial mass from the rear area of the aircraft m 2 33b, with the partial center of gravity distance s 2 34b, and the lateral Center of gravity s 3 34c of the total center of gravity S 32 of the total mass m 33 can be produced for any situation. This means that you can react to changing equilibrium situations at any time.
- FIG. 14 shows a transverse movement at the speed v x 36, which is achieved in that, according to FIG. 14 a, the rotor blades are brought into a corresponding inclination position 21 in the position of the vertical extreme position, so that air comes from one direction is sucked in 18a and squeezed 19b virtually through the aircraft;
- the wing theory is also to be applied here.
- 14b shows the rotor blade position in a neutral position, while according to the rotor blade adjustment according to FIG.
- a force component Fq 22 would be exerted on the aircraft away from the axis of rotation and would result in a movement at the speed v x 36 from right to left and acc. 14d, a force component Fq 22 would be exerted on the aircraft in the opposite direction, in the direction of the axis of rotation, and would result in a movement from left to right at the speed v x 36.
- a rotational movement 36a in the floating state about the vertical axis lb of the aircraft can be achieved clockwise or counterclockwise.
- FIG. 17 shows the corresponding angle of attack ⁇ 21 of the rotor blades and the relative air flow 41 as well as the direction of rotation 20 of the buoyancy bodies when the aircraft falls downwards in the vertical direction with the sinking speed 40 in free fall.
- FIG. 18 A further embodiment variant of an aircraft with two buoyancy bodies 2, 3 rotating in opposite directions is shown in FIG. 18, with FIG. 18a showing a side view and FIG. 18b showing a front view.
- the two buoyant bodies rotating in opposite directions are arranged one behind the other along the central axis of the aircraft along a common axis of rotation.
- 18c shows a section I - I from FIG. 18a, in which the bearing of the axis of rotation of the buoyancy bodies 2, 3 and the side protection cover are shown.
- 18d shows the section II -
- FIGS. 18a and 18e show the section III-III of FIG. 18a, from which the arrangement and direction of rotation of the two buoyancy bodies lying one behind the other can be seen, in the illustration for a normal state of suspension or ascent.
- 18f shows the section II-II of FIG. 18a
- FIG. 18g shows the section
- FIG. 19 shows a further embodiment of an aircraft, suitable for the vertical takeoff and landing process, but carried out with buoyancy bodies 36, 37, 38, 39, which are designed as cross-flow rotors.
- FIG. 19a shows the top view of such an aircraft and
- FIG. 19b shows a representation according to section I - I of FIG. 19.
- so-called cross-flow rotors are used, which are provided with external flow guiding devices 6, which are arranged accordingly, and thus again, an almost unlimited maneuverability (forward movement, backward movement, transverse movement, rotary movement around the vertical axis) can be achieved.
- buoyancy bodies 36, 37, 38, 39 designed as cross-flow rotors, each consist of two round end disks which carry a plurality of rotor blades 36a, 37a and rotate about an axis of rotation.
- an inner, smaller cross-flow rotor 37, with the opposite direction of rotation, is inserted into an outer cross-flow rotor 36 in order to increase fluidic efficiency.
- an aggregate (radar, optical sensor, ...), designated as reconnaissance device 43, can also be provided, which if necessary, in the suspended state of the aircraft, is vertically moved up and down by means of a flexible connection 44 and then can be recovered.
- This is u. a. then makes sense if the aircraft is to be used to fly under enemy radar beams behind protective coverings in the field or in building escapes in military use, and to record the military situation e.g. B. behind a protective terrain formation, instead of a short-term dangerous "appearance" only the reconnaissance device 43 shot up vertically, the military situation is detected and then the reconnaissance device with the flexible connection is safely reintroduced into the fuselage of the aircraft.
- a fuselage 1 with a longitudinal axis 1 a and two cross-flow rotors 2 and 3 arranged above this longitudinal axis 1 a.
- a height guide plant 11 and a vertical tail 10 are provided in the rear area of the fuselage.
- Skids 46 support the aircraft on the ground.
- Behind the cross-flow rotors 2, 3, two bypass engines 47 are provided in the area of the tail units 4, 5, in order to generate the necessary propulsion.
- the rotors 2, 3 have a plurality of blades 8, which are arranged along the circumference.
- the rotors 2, 3 are each covered on the circumference by a first guide surface 49 and a second guide surface 50.
- the first guide surface 49 is designed as part of the outer surface of the fuselage 1, while the second guide surface 50 is designed as a flow guide plate.
- An air flow is induced by the rotation of the cross-flow rotors 2, 3 in the direction of the arrows 51, so that air is drawn in along the arrows 52 and is expelled in the direction of the arrows 53.
- the upper open area of the rotors 2, 3 thus serves as an air inlet opening 54, and the lower open area serves as an air outlet opening 55.
- the momentum of the downwardly discharged air quantities results in an overall lifting force on the aircraft, which is represented by the arrow 56 and with appropriate design, it is sufficient to lift the aircraft off the ground.
- adjustable guide vanes 17 are provided, which in the embodiment variants of FIG. 24 consist of several segments 17a, 17b, 17c, which can be pivoted independently of one another about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. As a result, the guide vanes 17 can also cause the aircraft to rotate about a vertical axis 1b. It is shown that the guide vanes 17 arranged below the air ejection openings 55 can change the direction of the air jets in the direction of the arrows 53 accordingly. In the position shown in FIG. 6, a force component to the port is generated by pivoting the movable guide vanes 17, which is indicated by the arrow 56. Guide vanes 58 can be provided within the cross-flow rotors for improved air flow guidance. The guide vanes 58 can be made movable, which improves maneuverability with high efficiency.
- cross-flow rotors 2, 3 can be driven by piston motors, but is preferably carried out via gas turbines, which is not shown in the drawings.
- the individual rotor blades 8 are arranged to be pivotable about a pivot point 61 via a pull rod 60.
- the tie rods 60 are mounted in a common star point 62, which is arbitrarily opposite the Axis 63 can be moved. This allows a total flow to be set in any direction.
- the rotor blades 8 are guided in pins 65 via pins 64 in order to ensure the corresponding stability.
- an end region 66 of the rotor blade 8 can be adjusted separately.
- a lever 67 connected to the end region 66 has a pin 68 which is guided in a second link 69, so that the rotor blade 8 assumes an asymmetrical airfoil profile, which improves the conveying capacity and the efficiency.
- the present invention describes an aircraft which has the possibility of a vertical take-off and a vertical landing, allows almost unlimited maneuverability in the state of levitation, offers high cruising speed with simultaneous fuel economy, enables the pilot to leave the aircraft safely when necessary and a flexibly arranged reconnaissance device accommodated above the aircraft.
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